Special Education Teacher - EDJOIN



This job description supports student achievement by ensuring potential certificated employees meet the highest employment standards for positions in the Palmdale School District

Special Education Teacher

(Resource Program Specialist/RSP, Special Day Class/SDC etc)

Brief Job Description of Position: Provides remedial and specialized instructional programs to students whose

needs have been identified in an individualized education program (IEP) and placed in a general or special education classroom.

Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Adheres to the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP 1-5) 2. Provides instructional program(s) based on the California Content Standards 3. Provides diagnostic, therapeutic and consulting services for children with communication disorders from preschool through eighth grade 4. Maintains a variety of pupil records including but not limited to IEPs, progress reports, anecdotal records, attendance rosters, and assessment logs 5. Collaborates with parent(s), teacher(s), paraprofessional(s), and other professional consultants in the development of IEP goals 6. Provides an appropriate physical and psychological environment to establish and reinforce acceptable student behavior, attitudes and social skills 7. Serves as case manager for students placed in their classroom/program 8. Conduct annual and triennial meetings for students ensuring that all are scheduled no later than their required review dates 9. Communicate and provide a progress report per grading period to parents regarding student progress 10. Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications Credential ? Appropriate California Teaching Credential(s) in Special Education ? Possession of, or the ability to obtain within 2 years, an EL authorization ? ESEA compliant

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This job description supports student achievement by ensuring potential certificated employees meet the highest employment standards for positions in the Palmdale School District

Special Education Teacher

(Resource Program Specialist/RSP, Special Day Class/SDC etc) Specialized knowledge:

? Principles, practices, theories, methods, educational trends, techniques and strategies pertaining to teaching students with special needs

? Behavior management strategies and techniques including positive behavior support

? Conflict resolution strategies and procedures ? Legal requirements related to special education ? Ability to work with an ethnically diverse population. Bilingual in

Spanish/English is desired but not required Salary

Appropriate placement on the current salary schedule Reporting Relationship

Reports to Director of Special Education. Under the direction of the Site Administrator while performing duties at the school site.

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